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On the recordFebruary 16, 2021
Even long after slavery was abolished, the anti-Black racism that undergirded it reflected and defined part of our Nation's attitudes, shaping its policies and institutions.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler highlights the lasting impact of racism on American society.

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